Category Archives: Children’s Books

Christmas Books for Toddlers

It is almost Christmas! As I get older time seems to pass by more quickly, doesn’t it? I thought I would share some of the books I am planning to buy for my grandson who is now almost two and … Continue reading

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Christmas Books

Where did this year go? It is hard to believe that it is time for the annual Christmas book review. This year I got a couple of books for my grandson who is seventeen months old now! (Time flies!) He … Continue reading

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My Grandson’s Favorite Books

One of my joys this year is reading to my grandson, Vander. I started reading to him almost as soon as he was born and now that he is 14 months old he is beginning to indicate his favorite books. … Continue reading

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Books to Read For an Alaskan Cruise! (Part One)

This summer our extended family is going on an Alaskan cruise! There will be 20 of us and we will be celebrating some important milestones on this trip, from birthdays (80 and 90 years old) to a big 60th wedding … Continue reading

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In Memory of Ann McGovern

I am not  sure when I first read Stone Soup, but I remember the impact it had on me. The sly, tricky way the stranger elicited cooperation so that all in the village could eat well was one of those … Continue reading

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Tree of Cranes by Allen Say

In the middle of all the hustle and bustle, the anxiety of trying to please everyone on my list and getting everything done in time it is often hard to remember what the point of it all is!   When that … Continue reading

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